Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 24 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Afream George Kujur, son of Late Norbert Kujur, resident of Kanke Road, Bhitha, Ranchi.
- Opposite parties: Commissioner of Ranchi Municipal Corporation and the State of Jharkhand.
- The petition sought contempt proceedings against the municipal corporation for alleged willful violation of the Court’s order dated 30‑09‑2024 in W.P.(C) No. 5344 of 2024.
- The municipal corporation, through counsel Dr. Vandana Singh, submitted a show‑cause affidavit referencing memo No. 66 dated 04‑04‑2025, asserting compliance with the earlier order.
- The petitioner, represented by counsel Shubham Gautam, acknowledged removal of an arch erected by the Society of Divine Savior Church but claimed that additional structures remained.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that the municipal corporation had substantially complied with the 30‑09‑2024 order, as evidenced by the 04‑04‑2025 memo.
- Consequently, the contempt proceedings against the municipal corporation were dropped, and the contempt petition was disposed of.
- The petitioner was directed that he remains free to pursue any other legal remedies available for his remaining grievance.
Topics: Contempt Law, Municipal Compliance